Never let your dog eat dragon meat. The reason is the high phosphorous content. Dogs can receive up to 22.25 mg of phosphorous per kilogram of body weight per day. Exceed this, and spontaneous combustion may ensue. Though dragon is intensively-farmed in the lowland plains and, consequently, is cheap at your local butchers, it is much safer to stick to standard cuts of basilisk or gorgon. To enhance energy and playfulness, nine vets out of ten recommend a supplement of powdered mandrake.
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Neil MacDonald Author 
I used to feed my dog Unicorn. But his behaviour was embarrassing when we had visitors. I think you get my drift…
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I do. It’s the horn
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Yup.
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Dear Neil,
There’s nothing more disconcerting than the spontaneous cumbustion of our canine friends. No dragon meat for Spot. Thank you for the tip.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Always pleased to pass on hard-won knowledge
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Did poor Fido blow up on the bus?
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Thanks to proper feeding, no
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From a Harry Potter textbook?
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All from my own little head
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What does the other vet recommend? Staying well clear of dragons I should hope.
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Very complicated stuff with the insertion of metal rods into legs.
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ouch!
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Thanks so much for the warning, Neil. I had no idea!
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Many dog owners are unaware of the danger
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That’s too bad, dragon meat seemed such a good deal. My poor dog will have to stick to Basilisk eggs and minotaur liver.
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It’s more expensive, but your animal companion will appreciate it
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OMG I loved this!
What a world you’ve built here with a simple warning… genius, Neil
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Thanks so much, Laurie. The reader’s mind does most of the heavy lifting here
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So that’s what it says on the side of the tram – thank you for the translation!
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My pleasure
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Evidently, I need to return the cans of dragon meat I recently purchased from the local pet store. Thanks for the head’s up.
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They’re really not worth taking the risk
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Are there warning labels on the products? My pampered Chihuahua wants to know. Also is it okay for the little creature to drink Guinness before its afternoon nap?
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No dog ever had an ill effect from Guiness. It says so on the label
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“Dorothy, we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Creative spin on the photo, Neil!
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Thanks so much, Jade
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You’re very welcome.
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Fun story. Wonder what pegsus would do.
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Thanks so much. Flying four dimensions is extraordinarily tricky
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Excellent 2023 fantasy story! Loved it!
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Thanks so much
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Good to know. Lol.
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Thanks, Dawn
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All good advice. I’ll stick to gorgon, but I’m not sure about the mandrake.
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Mandrake is optional and involves removing the root on a Monday after the vernal equinox
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Ah, I’ll keep that in mind.
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Well, powdered mandrake it is.
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Excellent choice
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A very close relation of mine has a rather large dog whose diet has been known to include socks, underwear, toilet rolls, sunglasses, mobile phones, handbags … Need I go on? I might suggest a small dose of dragon meat. A discreet explosive incident might solve a lot of problems.
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Feel free, but at your own risk
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Nice take on the prompt and a fun read.
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Thanks so much
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